A licensed Coach
10+ years individual and small group training experience
About Me
Hi there! I’m William Yomby, and I’m thrilled to welcome you to my coaching community. Born and raised in Cameroon, soccer was always more than a game—it was a way of life. From the dirt fields of my hometown to the professional arenas of the U.S., my journey has been shaped by a deep love for the game and a commitment to excellence that has fueled everything I do.
My soccer career took me from earning a full scholarship to play in the U.S., to being drafted into professional leagues, where I spent 11 incredible years competing in the MLS and USL. Along the way, I had the privilege of reaching major milestones: from being named Defender of the Year and earning Best XI honors seven years in a row, to making a run to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League and winning a USL Championship. But what truly made these moments unforgettable were the lessons I learned on and off the field, and the relationships I built with teammates, coaches, and fans.
After hanging up my cleats, I transitioned into coaching—a journey that has been just as fulfilling as my playing career. With over a decade of coaching experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with youth players, as well as Division I college athletes. As a licensed “A” coach, I’m always learning and evolving to bring the best training methods to my players, while making sure to keep the game fun, challenging, and rewarding.
My coaching philosophy is simple: every player has untapped potential. I believe that attention to detail and pushing athletes beyond their comfort zones are the keys to unlocking that potential. I strive to make each session not just about drills, but about growth—mentally, physically, and emotionally. My goal is to help players develop the skills and mindset that will serve them on the field and in life.
When I’m not coaching, I’m at home with my wonderful wife and our two young boys—who already have a passion for soccer (and keep me on my toes!). The lessons I’ve learned through soccer—discipline, teamwork, resilience—are the same ones I’m now passing on to them, and I’m grateful every day for the opportunity to continue sharing this beautiful game with others.
If you’re ready to take your game—and yourself—to the next level, I’d love to work with you. Join me for a training experience where growth goes beyond the field. Together, we’ll discover your best self and reach new heights.
Nationality
Cameroon
Born
Cameroon
Coaching License
USSF A
College Education
Master in Coaching
Youth coaching (12 years)
College coaching (8 years)
Individual and Small Group Elite Training (10+ years including training youth national team players)
To help players improve their game understanding, skills and mental strengh so they can be their best self. Players develop at different rate and also have different drive. My job is to understand the player motivation in order to help him/her the best I can. The reward I get is their enjoyment of the game and the improvement they make.
Very simple. It’s the main sport in Cameroon and my family loves the game very much. My idol was my older brother who was playing for the local pro team and the Cameroon national team. I knew with hard work, soccer could give me an opportunity in life along with better education.
Why are you playing the game? If your answer is to make a career out of it then invest your time to develop your game, be coachable all the time and don’t be afraid to try new things. You will make mistakes, you will fail, be willing to try again and learn from those mistakes. Failures are important part of the journey so embrace those and never give up. Watch the game, find a player to look up to. Ask questions. Work hard in training and do more away from training. Get a mentor to lean on.
“You can have all the quality in the world, but if you don’t have passion, the drive and the willingness to put in the work, you probably won't make it"
"Change takes time but the quickest time is if we do it every time"
I want to help players as much as possible and be always available for them; to give them advices, train with them, challenge them, be a mentor. I want to give them all the tools that are necesary to reach full potential. There are lot of talented young players out there and all they need is someone to guide them, give them advices, be there in difficult times, believe in them and create an enviromenent where they can enjoy being challenged, see the progress and be able to dream big.
I don’t eat pizza!
How come, right? Let me explain. I grew up watching the Ninja Turtles and we all know how much those heroes love pizza. Not able to try pizza in Cameroon because we don’t make those, I promised myself the first thing I will eat when I get a chance to travel abroad would be pizza. Well, let’s just say the experience wasn’t what I had prepared for and that was a failure. I hadn’t eaten pizza since and that was 2005.
Training with Yomby was invaluable to me, as it not only improved my technical ability, but working with Yomby also had the unique benefit of helping massively with positioning and game understanding, stemming from Yomby’s own game experience. He continually held me to raise my standards, both in and off the first, while also being encouraging and a great motivator.
Sam Moore
Richmond United/UNC
Yomby approaches coaching with an incredible care for the players development and success and does so with a positive and upbeat attitude. His coaching style along with his experience as a professional creates an excellent atmosphere for boys and girls to grow and strive as soccer players
Timmy Gordenier
Richmond United/W&M
I met Will Yomby when I was about 6 years old. He has made such an impact on my soccer career and as a mentor to me throughout my life so far. Will always encourages you and has the biggest smile towards anyone. Will has always been a huge part of my life in soccer and out. He started coaching me in u8 and he will always put his best into your capabilities and help you strive to work your hardest no matter the outcome. Will is also someone that you can talk to whether it’s personal or just a generic question. He has always been the first person that I would call to reach out to about anything. My family and I have seen Will grow not only as a coach but also as a amazing family with his wife Sanja and little boy Noah. They have been such a special part of my life and Will shares his passion for soccer and coaching to continue his path on encouraging kids to work hard to reach their passions in life.
Ella Stanley
Richmond United/U16 US National Team